With addicts, be useful, not helpful
The addiction treatment change leader explained what substance abuse is. “It's a progressive illness like diabetes or heart disease. It's nice to treat it in its early stages …. With alcohol, it might be a slower process than with heroin or cocaine … Read more on Batesville Herald Tribune

Pakistan drug crisis grows, with little funding for treatment
2 (News Lens Pakistan) — Pakistan faces a growing crisis of serious drug addiction but allocates only a fraction of the money needed to combat the problem, according to the country's Anti-Narcotics Force, the federal office tasked with combating … Read more on UPI.com

Leaders in Medically-Assisted Treatment for Detoxification and Aftercare for …
Mainville demonstrated a strong commitment to evidenced-based practices in the treatment of opioid addiction and other forms of substance abuse during her experiences in Community Mental Health settings. Derrick Shoeben – University of Montana: $ 500 … Read more on Midland Daily News

Maine Drug Addiction Clinic To Close, Blaming Gov. Paul LePage's Policies
"In Massachusetts, we're seeing law enforcement helping addicts get into treatment. In Maine, Governor LePage is discussing calling in the National Guard to combat the state's drug epidemic while leaving multi-million dollar grant opportunities for … Read more on Huffington Post